New Kingdom Egypt

1550 – 1070 BC

During the New Kingdom, ancient Egypt reached its height of power, building magnificent temples and tombs for pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Tutankhamun. This era saw military conquests, economic growth, and a flourishing of art, religion, and culture that still fascinates today.

Picture books

The Little Hippo

Delightful story of a blue hippo’s journey from the Nile to a museum, inspired by a famous sculpture

Mummy Cat

Sweet story of a mummy cat exploring a tomb

Egypt: In Spectacular Cross-section

Amazing cross-section illustrations of buildings and landscapes

Temple Cat

Beautifully- illustrated cat story set in an ancient Egyptian temple

The Scarab’s Secret

Beautifully- illustrated story about a scarab and a pharaoh

Tutankhamen's Gift

Compelling story about King Tut's early context, with beautiful illustration

Chapter books and novels

The Golden Goblet

Award-winning mystery for middle-grade readers

Casting the Gods Adrift

Novel about a young boy at Akhenaten’s court

Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht, Young Scribe

Fictional diary of a scribe boy describing life in New Kingdom Egypt

Mara, Daughter of the Nile

Engrossing novel for middle-grade readers about a pharaoh’s daughter

The Cat of Bubastes

Adventure story for middle-grade readers about a cat in ancient Egypt

A Place in the Sun

Novel about a boy in New Kingdom Egypt

Biographies

Who Was King Tut?

Excellent overview of King Tut

Hatshepsut: The Girl Who Became a Great Pharaoh

NatGeo biography of Hatshepsut, Egypt's female pharaoh

Nefertiti

Biography of Queen Nefertiti, wife of Akhenaten

The Secrets of Tutankhamun: Egypt's Boy King and His Incredible Tomb

Deep dive into King Tut's life and tomb

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!

Humorous guide to King Tut and his world

Rameses II: Pharaoh of the New Kingdom

Biography of the man who who built more monuments in Egypt than any other pharaoh

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